Destination Innovation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Attend networking events, join forums or online communities, and participate in discussions. Travel : Exploring new places and cultures can be a rich source of inspiration. Networking : Engage with a diverse group of people in your industry or interests. Talking to people from different backgrounds can spark fresh ideas.

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Organizations have learned what can work remotely and what can’t and are applying those lessons to post-pandemic work design over the last year. However, innovation strategists and departments will likely be called in to help determine the most effective schedules and policies as we learn every workplace and culture truly is different.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2021

A story is linked to a series of events that take a character from one state to another. In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. Let’s drawdown on so much of John Hagel’s work on narratives. It has shaped my thinking.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 10, 2025

It ensures that businesses can respond swiftly and effectively to unexpected events , minimizing downtime, financial losses, and reputational damage. A well-designed contingency plan should: Identify potential risks and disruptions that could impact the business. Develop response strategies to mitigate or recover from those risks.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 27, 2025

Skill Assessments : AI-powered assessments can evaluate employees’ current skill levels and identify areas for improvement, enabling you to design targeted training programs. This allows you to proactively design training programs that align with these anticipated needs.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The difference comes down to culture, communication, trust, and understanding—all human qualities. Human-Centered Design: Begin with a human-centered approach. Design solutions that resonate with them and address their challenges. You need those things before technology can add any value.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 14, 2020

Often you are left wondering where the insights or collective thinking was trying to offset the events that were unprecedented and scary but have now put us into such a massive economic downturn. You can rant and rave at some of the decisions have been made, or likely to come on some current performances.

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Boxes and Arrows

JANUARY 30, 2014

The process of designing any sort of human experience, regardless of purpose or platform, is centered around reaching a desired outcome, ideally with as little fuss and as much joy as possible. Designing adult learning experiences that take place either online or in a classroom has always traditionally been about defining a curriculum.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 25, 2019

Such innovations can come in the form of adopting new technologies, but also by adapting the business practices typically associated with startup culture. Corporations and startups operate differently by nature due to the differences in their culture and business environment. How can corporations work with startups?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These events, often conducted away from the usual office environment, provide a setting conducive to strategic thinking, decision-making, and team alignment. Preparing for a Successful Offsite The foundation of an effective strategy offsite design lies in meticulous preparation.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Foundation of Innovation Culture In today’s fast-paced business environment, cultivating an innovation culture within your organization is not just beneficial; it is imperative for survival and growth. Importance of Innovation Culture You might wonder why there is a pressing need to nurture an innovation culture.

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PlanBox Innovation

APRIL 5, 2022

Capturing and maintaining people’s attention during any innovation event is hard enough as it is, and the current imbalance between in-person and remote work, along with unpredictable travel restrictions, makes this all the more challenging. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Encourage Inclusivity, Equity And Psychological Safety.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Design more innovative innovation meetings that boost creativity and strengthen engagement. In this post, we’ll share some tips and hints centered around innovation and design thinking frameworks to help you deliver an engaging and impactful experience. Implementation: 6 Questions to Help You Design Innovative Meetings.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 5, 2025

A well-designed GTM strategy helps organizations: Identify the right customers and understand their needs. High-profile launch events to build anticipation. Values Statement Aligns ethical principles with company culture. Position the product effectively against competitors.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Beyond the Daily Grind: How Design Thinking Can Illuminate Your Life’s Purpose In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine, to lose sight of what truly matters to us, and to wonder if there’s more to life than the daily grind. This is where the concept of “purpose” comes into play.

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Tim Kastelle

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Beside the annual ranking, headed by the top three companies Apple, Google and Samsung, some insightful outcomes with regard to organizational and cultural requirements have striked my eye. Adaptability and innovation culture. has found that adaptive corporate cultures are most effective in driving financial performance.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

But behind every successful hackathon lies the right platform—one designed to streamline collaboration, track ideas, and manage participants efficiently. At its core, a hackathon is a time-bound event where participants collaborate intensively to tackle challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, or build functional prototypes.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

So here lies the new corporate priority, the new currency of the work experience, and the new driver of post-pandemic business success: a culture of wellness. How does your workplace culture impact your employees? Redefine your work culture. Your work culture also greatly impacts employee well-being and health.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2024

The Power of Team Innovation Keynote Speakers Keynote speakers hold a pivotal role in setting the tone and driving the theme of corporate events, conferences, and leadership programs. Their impact can often extend beyond the event, influencing long-term team dynamics and innovation.

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Paul Hobcraft

MAY 3, 2023

How many constantly upgrade their skills, not just attend events? The most significant activities for investing in innovation management software are presently for events, challenges and campaigns, idea assessments, especially at the early stage, and product development filters. Is that really the sum of innovation?

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2024

Identifying Toxic Workplace Culture Recognizing a toxic workplace culture is the first step in transforming an unhealthy work environment into a thriving one. Common Factors Contributing to Toxicity Toxic workplace cultures typically don’t emerge overnight.

Culture 100

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IdeaScale

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Did you know innovation can bridge social, cultural, and political differences? Read more about how to design your innovation strategies taking globalization into consideration. If you’re looking for events in 2020 hosting some of the top thought leaders of today, check out these top conferences from 2019.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For me, ecosystem thinking and design are accelerating mutual learning, and through this innovation, outcome potential for sharing and knowledge building. The need for digital platforms and ecosystem designs has grown to achieve this collaborative environment. Ecosystems and platforms become the core of any design.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

To assist you in crafting a focused agenda for your offsite, you might find valuable guidance in how to design and run a strategic planning offsite. Moreover, to understand the critical elements that contribute to the success of these events, take a look at success factors for executive team offsites.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Embracing the Evolution: AI Meets Design Thinking The intersection of artificial intelligence and design thinking is poised to redefine the landscape of innovation and strategy. What is Design Thinking? Its collaborative nature fosters creativity, leveraging diverse perspectives to uncover innovative solutions.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 13, 2021

For me, the “cascading effect” for innovation is “ a sequence of events in which each produces the circumstances necessary for the initiation of the next”. This requires a huge emphasis on collaborative efforts, promoting behaviours and matching understanding within a greater transparent organization climate and culture.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These programs give employees a platform to connect over shared values, creating a culture of unity and purpose. Sarah outlined her 70/30 rule as a framework for designing impactful initiatives. These shared experiences are invaluable for building empathy and strengthening organizational culture, Sarah noted.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

To ensure your offsite is as productive as possible, it’s essential to design it with intention. For guidance on the planning process, consider reading our article on designing leadership team offsites for strategic planning. In summary, strategic planning offsites are instrumental in shaping a company’s future.

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InnovationTraining.org

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We have collaborated with over 100 organizations for a variety of in-person and virtual innovation, design thinking, and leadership workshops and events. One of our favorite topic focus areas is helping people lead and facilitate design thinking for a culture (and mindset) of innovation. Design thinking in action.

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Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 13, 2024

This requires all businesses to face rapidly changing business environments to design their response rates and abilities to react differently. In any future design we can’t continue to behave in linear ways. How radical will this be? If you can begin to identify complexity that hampers effectiveness, you can start to remove it.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If you’re considering a shift in your development strategy, explore new product development strategies to find the best fit for your company’s goals and culture. Choosing the right methodology depends on your projects specific requirements, team size, and organizational culture.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 22, 2018

At the time I had mixed feelings on the session but in the past few months I have been reflecting a little more on this and recently revisiting the recordings of the event (part of my misgivings of the session being recorded) I extracted a lot from the dialogues. So the recordings gave me longer term value.

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Paul Hobcraft

JUNE 10, 2024

In the event, I was asked what the difference is and why we should shift from today’s traditional innovation models to this interconnected one where innovation ecosystems are the foundation. So, I want to explain the importance of shifting our thinking towards designing innovation ecosystems.

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BrainZooming

JULY 10, 2017

It detailed how TED and its CEO, Chris Anderson, are trying to aggressively penetrate the corporate event strategy and production market. An Event Strategy to Tell Your Stories and Ideas. If you are looking to an event strategy that creates impact but TED is not the answer, try these practices TED masters.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Unleashing Innovation with the Best Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in corporate events, as they have the power to set the tone and energize the audience. Their talks can be a catalyst for change, encouraging your team to pursue innovation with renewed vigor.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 23, 2020

I have also recently been to Japan and witnessed the wonderful culture and how the city is preparing to welcome not only athletes but hundreds of thousands of guests. Similarily, many bars and restaurants in the city are designed for people to sit or stand extremely close to one another, even more so with larger numbers of tourists.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 11, 2024

Continuous Learning and Innovation: Characteristics: Learning is not a one-time event but an ongoing process. Environmental Factor: A culture that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures contributes to a dynamic learning environment.

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